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9.00am: That's all for today's edition of Morning Rush. Thank you for joining me this morning, we will be back up and running at 6am tomorrow.
8.55am: Hopefully the fog clears in Auckland soon this morning. We will have more updates throughout the morning if more flights are affected. We will also be keeping on top of any updates on the tragedy at Muriwai last night.
This is amazing! A group of students who lost their GoPro after using a balloon to send it 98,000ft high had their camera handed in two years later. Check out the footage, it's incredible.
8.48am: Auckland Airport now saying approximately 20 domestic regional flights have been cancelled and 14 other flights have been delayed, due to the fog.
8.45am:
Thick fog this morning in Grey Lynn gave Selbourne Street a spooky feel. Thanks Rosalind Kynman for sending in this great photo.
Fog this morning in Selbourne St, Grey Lynn. Photo / Rosalind Kynman
8.40am: The warmest place to be this morning is Kaitaia, where it is currently 14C. They're chasing a high of 17C today. The coldest place is Alexandra, where it is currently 1C. It's going to get a lot warmer there today, it's expected to get up to 17C.
8.35am: After the fog clears this morning it's going to be a mostly fine day in Auckland, with a chance of an afternoon shower. High of 16C, low of 10C.
8.30am: Auckland Transport is warning of a bus breakdown on Albany Highway.
Reports of a bus breakdown on Albany Hwy causing congestion. Please avoid the area if possible or expect some delays. ^TP
Here's a photo of the fog at the domestic terminal in Auckland Airport. Thanks Anahera Lauterbach for sending it in.
Photo / Anahera Lauterbach
8.23am:
Here's the best photos Herald photographer Brett Phibbs took on day three in London. There's some real crackers in here!
8.20am: The All Blacks are beginning their training in earnest ahead of their first Rugby World Cup match on Monday morning. The promotional events have wrapped up and it's business time for the team. Read more here.
We've been keeping ourselves busy with promotions and going to the gym, but we're just really looking forward to doing some training now. The first few days [of training] are going to be exciting because the last few weeks have all been about preparation. Now that we've arrived everyone just wants to get into it.
8.15am: The motorways are still slow this morning as the fog lingers.
#AKLTraffic slow into the city with patches of fog still. Currently 45 mins from Greville, 40 from Westgate & 55 from Manukau. ^TP
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 13, 2015
New Zealand stuntman Randy Campbell prefers the daredevil-chic look of stars and stripes.
New Zealand's Greatest Daredevil Stuntman, Randy Campbell has contributed to the flag debate this morning. Matt Heath caught up with the stuntman at a swanky cafe in central Auckland. It was 10am, he ordered a vodka and yelled his answers.
[The four flag designs] are not options, they're dog turds. They're nothing to do with good flag design and more about a prime minister trying to ram his rugby fetish down everyone's throats. The idea of pasting a badly drawn All Blacks logo over our current flag is hugely disrespectful to all the brave daredevil stuntmen and women who have to risk their lives while wearing that flag.
8.07am: The latest news on the refugee crisis is that Germany has reinstated border controls. All trains from Austria have been stopped and passports are being checked at the border. Read more here.
8.03am: Check out this amazing video of how crocodiles propel themselves out of the water using their strong tails. Pretty cool video by National Geographic photographer Trevor Frost.
8.00am: Here's another update from Auckland Airport. Approximately 19 domestic regional flights have been cancelled and 13 domestic regional flights have been delayed, due to the fog. One flight to Christchurch has been delayed and one flight cancelled due to the fog. Domestic flights to Wellington, Dunedin and Queenstown have not been affected by the fog. International flights have not been affected by the fog.
7.55am: MetService says the fog across Auckland will break up this morning.
7.50am: If there are a few people heading back to work today feeling worse for wear, it might be a good idea to read this article. Could a weekend of binge-drinking worsen your cold? From the few studies that explore the cost of binge drinking, we know excess alcohol intake affects the immune system. Read more here.
tephen Williams spent fours hours trimming Rosedale South Park with his weed-eater. Photo / Jason Oxenham
Do you think this is right? The coach of a children's football team on Auckland's North Shore mowed a football filed and filled in mud holes so the team could play a game on their local field. With a few hours to go before his team's game yesterday, Stephen Williams said he was angered and ashamed of the playing state of the Albany field.
7.40am: Kiwi hip hop film Born To Dance has premiered at Toronto International Film Festival. Stan Walker, who stars in the film, was happy with the reception. The full story can be read here.
7.36am:
A tow truck removes the badly-damaged vehicle. Photo / Greg Bowker
Tragic news from Muriwai beach last night. Four young men died when the 4WD they were driving along the beach crashed and rolled.
Slow & steady in fog to the city today. Currently 50 mins frm Greville, 55 frm Papakura & 35 frm Westgate. Lights on, #DriveSafe ^TP
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 13, 2015
7.30am: Send in any photos you've taken of fog in your part of Auckland this morning and I'll feature them on the blog. The email address is morningrush@nzme.co.nz
7.24am: The latest update from Auckland Airport says approximately 18 regional flights have been cancelled and 14 domestic regional flights have been delayed because of the fog. Domestic flights to Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown have been affected by the fog and one flight to Christchurch has been cancelled due to the fog.
7.21am: Auckland Transport is reminding drivers to turn lights on this morning.
7.18am: It's currently taking an hour to reach the city from Papakura on the Southern Motorway. NZTA has updated information boards on the Southern to warn of reduced visibility from fog.
Lydia Ko celebrates with her trophy after winning the Evian Championship. Photo / AP
Some really exciting sport news overnight. Lydia Ko has become the youngest major champion in LPGA Tour history at the Evian Championship overnight. The South Korean-born New Zealander closed with an 8-under 63 for a six-stroke victory over Lexi Thompson at the final major of the season. Ko is 18 years, 4 months and 20 days old. She eclipsed the previous record set by American Morgan Pressel, who was 18 years, 10 months and nine days old when she won the 2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship.
7.12am: It's important to have your lights on when driving in fog, NZTA has reminded motorists.
A bit foggy out there this morning around Auckland. Please remember LIGHTS ON, take care and #DriveToTheConditions. ^TP
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) September 13, 2015
7.08am: At Auckland Airport, fog has affected domestic flights. A domestic regional flight to Christchurch had been cancelled because of the fog, an Auckland Airport spokesman said. Seven domestic regional flights due to depart from the airport had also been delayed, he said. International flights haven't been affected.
7.04am: The Northern Motorway was blanketed with thick fog this morning. NZTA is urging drivers to take care and watch your following distances to allow time to stop.
7.00am: Good morning everyone, thanks for joining me this morning. It's a foggy morning in Auckland, we will have all the details of where the fog is causing problems.
